2024 BMW X1 vs. 2024 Nissan Pathfinder Review

Picture of the 2024 BMW X1

2024 BMW
X1

MSRP*: $40,500 to $49,900
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Picture of the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder

2024 Nissan
Pathfinder

MSRP*: $36,650 to $51,520
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MPG - City 23 - 25 MPG 20 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 31 - 34 MPG 23 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 46.9 - 57.2 ft3 80.5 ft3
Engine
  • 241-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 312-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 284-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 295-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 241 - 312 hp 284 - 295 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 3,500 - 6,000 lbs
Exterior Length 177.2 - 177.4 in 197.7 - 198.8 in
Exterior Width 72.6 in 77.9 in
Leg Room Front 40.4 in
Rear 37.0 in
Front 44.3 in
Rear 35.5 in
Head Room Front 42.1 in
Rear 39.3 in
Front 41.1 - 42.3 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.6 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The BMW X1 offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Nissan Pathfinder. The Nissan Pathfinder will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the BMW X1.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the BMW X1 as you will with the Nissan Pathfinder, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the BMW X1 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Nissan Pathfinder.

Dimensions
Since the BMW X1 is much slimmer than the Nissan Pathfinder, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the BMW X1, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Nissan Pathfinder.

Performance
The BMW X1 has a little less horsepower than the Nissan Pathfinder.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the BMW X1 transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Nissan Pathfinder.

Utility
The BMW X1 has less seating than the Nissan Pathfinder, making the Nissan Pathfinder the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The BMW X1 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Nissan Pathfinder.